A man from Red Lake Falls has died after his vehicle rolled over Saturday afternoon northwest of Red Lake Falls. The Minnesota State Patrol says 25-year-old Wyatt James Sauve was going east on County Road 13, a half mile west of the intersection with County Road 9, when his car left the road, went into…
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This Friday the Red Lake Falls community will be hosting a benefit for Red Lake Falls student Lily Thronson, as she waits for a heart transplant. Benefit Organizer Rusty Remick tells us more about the event. Remick also told us more about Lily, and why she and her family are in need of support at…
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RED LAKE FALLS, MN—The annual Red Lake Falls Summerfest gets under way Thursday and continues until Sunday. Thursday’s calendar includes family bingo at the American Legion starting at 6:30, a junior varsity boys basketball tournament starting at 4 at the Lafayette High Gym, plus a customer appreciation and cruise night car show from 5 to…
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Red Lake Falls is hosting their 6th annual Holly Dazzle Celebration on Saturday December 16th. Event Coordinator and Red Lake Falls Civic and Commerce Vice President Tracy Malwitz shares details about this Holiday Celebration: The entire event is free and open to the public. People have an opportunity to purchase tickets to win prizes. All…
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Red Lake Falls Administrative Assistant Jane Theibert would like to share a reminder for the residents of Red Lake Falls regarding a water outage scheduled for October 31st: Community members are reminded to prepare as best they can for this short-term water shut-off.
A celebration of Native American and French-Canadian culture returns to the region this weekend. The annual Chautauqua and French-Canadian Metis Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday southwest of Red Lake Falls. Virgil Benoit, president of the Association of the French of the North (the festival’s sponsors), talks about the festival. Benoit says it’s not…
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By Abby Pearson City Administrator Kathleen Schmitz fills us in on the July 25th Board Meeting. On this months agenda Jim Trojanowski from NW Regional Library was looking for a 3% increase for budget. 2 Bars looking for an off premises licensing for Summerfest. Donations for the pool, fire department and flower planters were approved.…
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When it comes to great causes, the Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is a slam dunk for the whole family! Hoops For Hope Founder Jason Brumwell joined James Cardarelli on KKCQ’s Food for Thought Program to discuss the upcoming tournament, including some of the history behind the tournament. Brumwell and Hoops for Hope want to…
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There’s plenty to celebrate at Bagley High School after Saturday’s One Act Play Section Championship in Baudette, MN! Their play, entitled “The Chair Play” by Alan Haehnel, received a perfect 1-1-1 score from the judges, clearing the way for them to take home the section championship. The play is a metaphorical look at what human…
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RED LAKE FALLS, MN—A Red Lake Falls music teacher has been recognized for her work. Jennifer Wieland recently received the National Federation of State High School Association’s Outstanding State Music Educator Award for Minnesota. It’s an honor Wieland wasn’t expecting. Wieland tells us why she loves teaching music. Wieland’s work with her students has also…
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